Stop Attacks Against Igbo and Non-Igbo Communities in Lagos- Igbo Group Appeals to Sanwo-Olu, Traditional Rulers
An Igbo group known as the Umuigbo Youth Progressive Association has decried the violence against the lives and properties of both Igbo and non-Igbo residents of Lagos State; appealing to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and traditional institutions to help put an end to it.
The plea which was made in a statement was jointly signed by leaders of the association- National Chairman, National Secretary and National Patron, Rev. Gabriel Emmanuel, Ms Gladys Ogoke, and Chief Mbazuruike Amaechi on Friday in Lagos.
In the statement entitled: “Threats and Attacks on Igbos and Non- Igbos Resident in Lagos State”, the group described the alleged attacks as unacceptable in the state.
“The Umuigbo Youth Progressive Association believes in One Nigeria and also believes that every Nigerian citizen is free to live, work and do his or her legitimate business in any part of the country without being terrorized, or subjected to threats of any kind.
“To this effect, we hereby call on the Governor of Lagos State and traditional rulers to publicly condemn these attacks and put a stop to it,”
The Group emphasized in their statement that the attacks are deliberately promoted for political gains without thinking of the long-term consequences on the peaceful co-existence of residents and the people of the state.
“We are waiting for a response from Lagos State Government guaranteeing the security of the lives and properties of everyone resident in Lagos State irrespective of their tribes or religion,” it stated.
The statement, however, urged the state government to continue to protect residents of the state regardless of the ethnic background.
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